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Janet Jackson
American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress (born 1966)
Janet Jackson biography
Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress (born 1966), born on 16 May 1966 in Gary.
Janet Jackson's screen career began in 1977 with Good Times, playing Penny Gordon Woods.
Janet Jackson has appeared in 11 films and 5 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Janet Jackson (2022), Money Monster (2016), Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016).
Janet Jackson is best known for Rhythm Nation.
Honours include NAACP Image Award , Chairman's Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and GLAAD Vanguard Award.
- Born
- 16 May 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Gary
- Work
- Television actor, Film actor, Singer, Singer-songwriter, Composer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1974 to present
- Known for
- Rhythm Nation
- Awards
- NAACP Image Award , Chairman's Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- GLAAD Vanguard Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon
Janet Jackson filmography
11 films and 5 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Janet Jackson | |||
| 2016 | Money Monster | English | ||
| 2016 | Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall | English | ||
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? | Dr. Patricia Agnew | ||
| 2010 | For Colored Girls | Joanna "Jo" Bradmore / Red | ||
| 2007 | Why Did I Get Married? | Dr. Patricia Agnew | ||
| 2001 | The Concert for New York City | |||
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Professor Denise Gaines | ||
| 1993 | Poetic Justice | Justice LaRue | ||
| 1992 | Malcolm X | English | ||
| 1989 | Rhythm Nation 1814 | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Love Boat | Delia Parks | ||
| 1984 | Fame | Cleo Hewitt | ||
| 1980 | Diff'rent Strokes | Charlene DuPrey | ||
| 1979 | A New Kind of Family | Jojo Ashton | ||
| 1977 | Good Times | Penny Gordon Woods |